It is with great pleasure that we reveal Ian C Douglas’ upcoming middle grade science fiction novel, Electron’s Blade, 4th in the 5-part Zeke Hailey series. The wonderful artwork is by Catherine Archer-Wills, and design by Catherine and Elizabeth Lang.

It’s war! Ruthless terrorists force the Governor of Mars into military action.

Only one boy can stop the bloodshed. Psychic teenager Zeke Hailey speaks the ancient Martian language. He alone can figure out the riddle of Electron’s Blade. This mysterious alien artefact may hold the secret to peace on the red planet. Both the Governor and rebel colonists seek Zeke’s help. But which side should he trust?

As old foes return, the conflict rapidly escalates. Zeke discovers that nowhere, not even his beloved school for psychics, is safe from the warfare. But is there a deeper conspiracy at work? Who are the shadowy Martian State Brigade? And what of the Spiral, still haunting Zeke’s visions? Is Zeke a pawn in a game played since the dawn of time? Will he stop the apocalypse, or release it?

Electron’s Blade will be available world-wide on 1 November 2019. Stay tuned for preorder offers.